George Scott Smith

Apr. 1, 1878 - Apr. 15, 1929

G. SCOTT SMITH. In tracing the careers of those whom their fellow townsmen acknowledge as successful and of those who stand high in public esteem, we find that in almost every case they are those who have risen gradually by their own efforts and perseverance. These qualities are possessed in a large measure by Mr. G. Scott Smith, who by reason of his marked business ability, has been made the agent for the Adams Express Company in South Bend.

He was born in Warren township of St. Joseph county, April 1, 1878, and is a representative of one of the earliest families to establish their home within its borders. His grandfather, Christian Smith, came to St. Joseph county as early as 1839, settling in the then dense woods of Warren township, and it was there that his son, Martin H. Smith, was born and grew to years of maturity. He married Josephine Baker, the daughter of a Methodist Episcopal minister, Rev. Baker, and they became the parents of five children, two daughters and three sons.

G. Scott Smith, their fourth child in order of birth, spent the first fifteen years of his life in Warren township, attending its district schools and preparing himself for life's future activities. With his father, he then moved to South Bend, completing his educational training in the high school of this city, and when he had reached the age of seventeen years he started out to battle for himself. He first secured employment with the South Bend Chilled Plow Works, with whom he was associated for three years. and he then became an employe of the Adams Express Company as a driver, but was soon afterward promoted to the position of clerk, later to messenger, and in 1902 entered upon his duties in the capacity of agent in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, remaining there three years. He was then transferred to the company's agency at South Bend, Indiana. He thus occupies a most responsible position, but is ably qualified to discharge its duties.

In 1899 Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Alberta Braman, who was born in Monroe, Michigan, and they have two sons, Horace W. and Lisle A. Mr. Smith is a member of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church, in which he takes an active interest. In his political views he is a stalwart Republican and takes a deep interest in the issues and questions of the day, and is a worthy representative of an honored pioneer family.

06/04/2025 DEC

George Scott Smith

Published in the South Bend Tribune on Wednesday,  April 17, 1929.

Published in the South Bend Tribune on Tuesday, April 19, 1929.

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06/04/2025 DEC

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